Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks

52 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With 8,000 active installs, Qubely is a minor player compared to Kadence Blocks (600,000+) or Spectra (1,000,000+), though it scores above baseline because the rating per install is solid.

Update Freshness

7/25

Last updated on March 10, 2025, and tested against WordPress 6.7.5, the plugin is current, but its lower maintenance score reflects a less active development presence than top-tier alternatives.

User Rating

12/15

An 80/100 rating from 66 reviewers is genuinely strong, suggesting users who try it tend to be happy with it, though the small sample size limits how much weight that carries.

Support Health

8/15

Zero support threads and a 0.0% resolution rate is a red flag, since it suggests either very low engagement or that users are troubleshooting in private channels rather than the public forum.

WP Compatibility

8/15

Tested with WordPress 6.7.5 and requiring only PHP 7.0 and WordPress 5.3, the plugin works on a wide range of environments, which is its main compatibility strength.

Scores higher than 4% of indexed plugins

About

Readymade gutenberg blocks and sections with rich customization options. Enhance Gutenberg editor with easy UI and functional blocks.

Active Installs 7k+

Rating ★★★★ 4/5

Last Updated 2025-03-10 10:00am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.3+

Tested Up To 6.7.7

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

12 known vulnerabilities, all patched

12 Medium

Most recent: July 23, 2026

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Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.8.14 - Missing Authorization Medium

July 23, 2026 Patched in [] CVE-2026-65531

Qubely <= 1.8.14 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

February 14, 2026 Patched in [] CVE-2026-39638

Qubely <= 1.8.14 - Missing Authorization Medium

September 22, 2025 Patched in [] CVE-2025-58663

Qubely <= 1.8.14 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure Medium

September 22, 2025 Patched in [] CVE-2025-58249

Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.8.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Sensitive Information Exposure via qubely_get_content Medium

March 10, 2025 Patched in ["1.8.14"] CVE-2024-13228

Qubely <= 1.8.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

February 14, 2025 Patched in ["1.8.13"] CVE-2025-26767

Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.8.12 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'align' and 'UniqueID' Medium

February 13, 2025 Patched in ["1.8.13"] CVE-2024-9601

Qubely – Advanced Gutenberg Blocks <= 1.8.5 - Insufficient Authorization Medium

July 17, 2023 Patched in ["1.8.6"] CVE-2021-24916

Quebely <= 1.8.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'className' Block Option Medium

February 6, 2023 Patched in ["1.8.5"] CVE-2023-0376

Qubely <= 1.7.9 - Incorrect Authorization Medium

June 14, 2022 Patched in ["1.8.1"]

Qubely <= 1.7.8 - Missing Authorization Medium

June 6, 2022 Patched in ["1.7.9"]

Qubely <= 1.7.7 - Missing Authorization to Arbitrary Post Deletion Medium

December 27, 2021 Patched in ["1.7.8"] CVE-2021-25013

What It Does

Qubely adds a collection of ready-made Gutenberg blocks and pre-built sections, letting WordPress users build landing pages and custom layouts directly inside the block editor without switching to a separate page builder. It focuses on giving non-developers a drag-and-drop feel through rich style controls and design options layered on top of core blocks.

Who It's For

This plugin fits small business owners, freelancers, and content creators who want more design flexibility in Gutenberg but are not ready to learn a full page builder like Elementor. It is a reasonable middle ground for users building landing pages, portfolios, or marketing sites who want speed over deep customization.

Who Should Skip It

Agencies or power users managing high-traffic or client sites at scale should look elsewhere, since the small install base and zero public support threads signal limited community backup. Anyone already comfortable with Elementor, Spectra, or Kadence Blocks will get more value from those mature alternatives.

The Bottom Line

Qubely delivers a competent Gutenberg block collection with strong user ratings, but its 8,000 installs and zero public support activity make it hard to recommend over Kadence or Spectra for most users. The overall quality score of 55.31/100 reflects real concerns about long-term viability and community health. It is worth trying on a staging site, but not the safest bet for production work that needs reliable support.

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